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The Highest Point of Every Country in the World

The highest point in the world is Mount Everest – it has an awe-inspiring elevation of 29,032 feet! It is located on the China-Nepal border along the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas. Planet Earth is abundant with colossal, humbling geological features that humanity both admires and respects from a distance and also seeks to conquer! While Mount Everest is the highest and many consider it the pinnacle of adventuring, it is not the deadliest mountain. That distinction belongs to K2, the second highest mountain in the world. With an overall death rate of 13%, only 377 people have successfully ascended K2 compared to Everest’s 11,258 successful summits.

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Where are the world’s highest countries?

When we compare the cities to one another, we usually compare them taking their population, surface area, greenery, tourism, popularity, but we don’t usually consider its elevation. There are thousands of cities in the world who are reside g in the highlands, plateaus, and mountain range. Usually thee cities have a good tourism rate because of its elevation.

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Wealth and Transportation Infrastructure

Countries are progressing as per their financial statuses at the moment. Wealthier countries have very well-established infrastructure and may even be deciding to upgrade the electric cars in their countries. On the other hand, some of the less-wealthier countries may even be looking to get their first cars or connect to electricity.

Point is, every country looks to focus on the things that are affordable for it. For example, high income countries have electrification rate of 100% and 714 cars per 1000 person. Compare that to low income countries and we have an average electrification rate of 42% and 20 cars per 1000 people.

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Spain's Top Ten Best Places to Visit

One of the most sophisticated European countries, Spain offers you a unique blend of culture- the art, the food, unique entertainment such as flamenco dances and Spanish guitar music. It's all just too good to be true. Not to forget that Spain also has a very rich history and therefore, you can also find lots of mosques and castles there due to the Christian-Muslim interaction in the past.

 One of the famous architectural wonders you can visit is the Alhambra, situated in Granada, Andalusia. It is an old fortress which started off initially small in 889 when it was built, but slowly it was transformed into a large, regal palace for the king. The Alhambra is a fusion of two art styles, namely Gothic and Islamic and it is popular all over the world for it. It's even included in art history books as one of the most remarkable architectural monuments, so visiting it should surely not be missed.

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The Starry Story
Stars are illustrated on many country’s flags. But the flag of America is winning fair and square when it comes to the nation that has the most stars on its flag. In fact, the 50 stars representing the total number of states in the USA is far ahead of the competition.

The second place goes to Brazil with 26 stars. The flag of Brazil also has a unique appearance with a green field and a natural star constellation in the middle.

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Are Americans proud of their country?
Americans are not as patriotic as they once were.

According to the new poll by Gallup, only 63% of Americans claim to be extremely proud of their country. This is a sharp decline from the 70% reported in 2019 and experts say that much of it is reduced after Donald Trump took hold of the White House.

When it comes to partisanship, only 24% of the Democrats responded to be extremely proud of their country in 2020. The number increased by 2 points from 2019 – but went down 16 points from the reported in 2017.

On the other hand, Republicans saw the largest drop in their national pride – going from 76% to 67% in 2020.

Other statistics from the survey show that older Americans are more prideful of America when compared to the younger ones. Men are also more likely than women to have extreme pride in their countries.

It was also established that white Americans are two times more likely than nonwhite Americans to have extreme feelings for America. Given the circumstances of America these days, this specific demographic is not surprising at all!
Are Americans proud of their country?
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Women’s Day: Are we giving them their rights?
The International Women’s Day is being celebrated worldwide on March 8 and just like every year, heated discussions around gender equality are circulating the media.

Unfortunately, even in the year 2020, we don’t have an equal world for women. In fact, the Women, Business, and the Law 2020 report by the WorldBank indicate that only eight countries in the world offer equal legal protection to both – men and women. The ranking included 194 countries out of the world and found only the countries of Belgium, France, Denmark, Latvia, Luxembourg, Sweden, Canada, and Iceland to rank at 100%.

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Candies to satisfy your sweet cravings

Confections are the edible items that are rich in carbohydrates and sugar. Candy is also a type of confection which has sugar as its principal ingredient. People around the world love different flavors of candies depending upon the taste they prefer. Everyone likes candies no matter in which age group do you fall; you can always have a candy to satisfy your sweet tooth. It is observed that eating sugary treats like candies have a positive impact on your mood, and carbohydrates in the confections can boost your energy levels. That is why everything suddenly gets pleasant when you eat your favorite candy.

Also, there is a considerable range of candies around the world. It can take your whole life to try all of them and still you won't be able to taste all of them. However, you must try at least the most famous sweet treat around the world and satisfy your tastebuds with their fantastic taste. Usually, these chocolates are sold only in a specific country where they originate because they are according to the taste of people of that particular country. You might have to visit Mexico if you want to try Mexico's famous Vero Pica Fresca Candy, which is a sort of spicy strawberries, absolutely mouthwatering. Japan also has some candies like Unican Milkita Melon milk candy, which you cannot find anywhere else.

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Are You Ready For The Next Health Epidemic?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has diagnosed another case of coronavirus in the United States, bringing the number of confirmed cases to five. The latest confirmed case is based in Arizona but all five cases of coronavirus detected in the USA involve the individuals traveling to Wuhan at some point in recent times.

According to Johns Hopkins University, around 3,000 cases of coronavirus have been detected – with a majority of them in China. However, the health epidemic is rapidly spreading to other countries of the world including Thailand, Malaysia, Japan, Vietnam, Singapore, and South Korea.

The inability of globally-based health authorities to control the epidemic raises the big question: How prepared are the countries to maintain such large outbreaks? From the 195 countries around the world, which country is the most and the least prepared to contain an epidemic of such intensity?

Last year, the Global Health Security Index was released where they analyzed the levels of preparation by countries around the world. The countries were measured on a scale of 0 to 100 with 100 being the highest.

As anticipated, the United States scored 83.5 and came out as the most prepared country in the world. The United Kingdom came second with 77.9 score while the Netherlands was placed on the third with 75.6. The epicenter of coronavirus – China came on the 51st position with 48.2 points.

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Corporate Tax By Country Around the World

It’s that time of year when taxes are on everyone’s minds. Individuals and businesses alike have to report their income to the Internal Revenue Service, but tax rates for everyday people are much different than the tax rates for corporations. In 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act reduced the corporate tax rate in the United States to a flat 21%.

Did you know that there are several countries in the world where corporations don’t have to pay any taxes at all? Islands like Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, Anguilla, and the Bahamas are all completely corporate-tax-free places, making them tax havens for major companies. Many of these locations are also income tax-free!

This infographic from TitleMax.com features a breakdown of the corporate tax rates around the world. Whether you’re starting your own business or just curious as to where corporations pay the most taxes, see how corporate tax rates compare around the world!

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Coronavirus Alert! Countries with Reported Cases
The Coronavirus epidemic is on the rise and the global media is filled with news surrounding the latest health outbreak. Originating from Wuhan, China – the illness is spreading at an alarming speed and has reached over 24 countries. In fact, more than 300deaths have been reported worldwide from the illness, as of February 2, 2020.

In this regard, John Hopkins University published a map on January 30, 2020, highlighting the locations with the number of confirmed coronavirus cases. As we are all aware, China remains to be the focal point of the disease with over 9,658 affected by the disease. Bordering countries such as the Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and South Korea have also confirmed cases of the Coronavirus in their area.

Unfortunately, countries like the USA, France, and Australia are also not free from the wrath of this deadly disease. While the USA and France have reported 6 and 5 cases of the virus, Australia has confirmed nine cases.

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China Marks a Milestone by Commissioning Its Second Aircraft Carrier

China has officially announced its first domestically built aircraft carrier on Tuesday and commissioned it to the People Liberation Army Navy’s (PLAN). Named the ‘Shandong’ – the 55,000 ton is China’s second aircraft carrier after Liaoning. The former vessel was originally built in the USSR during the 1980s before it was reconditioned in Dalian and commissioned into the Plan as a training ship in 2012.

Interestingly, only a handful of countries are boasting navies that operate two or more aircraft carriers. This includes the United States, The United Kingdom, and Italy. The commissioning of ‘Shandong’ marks a milestone for China, who has already started working on its third carrier at shipyards near Shanghai.

However, when it comes to aircraft carriers, the U.S. Navy surpasses all the other countries with 11 vessels in its operations. In fact, the newest vessel by the U.S. Navy is a top-class USS Gerald R. Ford that was commissioned into their range of fleet in July 2017. The carriers by the U.S. are also noteworthy for their nuclear power and the use of advanced technology.

The U.S. Navy also boasts eight Wasp-class and one America class amphibious assault ship. They are also planning to add another similar ship by summer 2020. Reports suggest that the new addition will be similar to France’s Charles de Gaulle with the ability to operate a significant number of fast jets.

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